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CABARRUS COUNTY ZONING ORDINANCE 2-B. Agriculture-Female Chickens (limited number)-Less than 5 acres a) Zones Permitted based on standards Low Density Residential, Medium Density Residential b) All lots that are utilized as single family detached residential will be permitted up to the following number of female chickens: Number of Female Chickens Permitted: <1 acre-5 1 acre-10 2-5 acres-15 c) Standards: 1. Female chickens are for egg production only; 2. The chicken house and run must be fully enclosed and the hens kept within it at all times. All chicken houses must be properly maintained in a safe, clean and sanitary condition that poses no health threat to the chickens or citizens and does not create a public nuisance. Runs must be well drained so that there will be no accumulation of moisture. 3. The chicken house must be used for female chickens only and must be well ventilated. Houses shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any property line. Run areas must be located a minimum of 25 feet from any property line and 50' fi•om any stream. 4. All feed and other items associated with the keeping of chickens shall be stored properly and protected from rodents; 5. Waste products generated from the raising of chickens shall be disposed of properly. If on site composting is performed, compost storage areas shall be located a minimum of 25' from any property line and 50' from any stream. (**See below for additional composting information.) If onsite composting is not used, all chicken related waste must be double bagged before being placed in on site roll out trash bins. 7. All structures, fencing, and hens must be located in the rear yard of the dwelling. The range area provided to any chickens must not include the crawl space of any residential structures. 7-4 G-3 Attachment number 3 Page 200